Illustrator Malin Koort creates charming characters out of cut paper. Her work features elements of 2D and 3D design—most notably, she’ll fold paper and casts its shadows onto the composition. This produces the illusion that they’re really sitting. Surface patterns—on clothing, in hair, etc—are otherwise drawn onto…
Alice Lindstrom creates cut-paper collages that are packed with luscious colors and textures. (I can’t help but be reminded of Eric Carle’s work.) One of my favorite of her series is The Pushpin Ladies, which is inspired by her love for…
Some of my favorite Instagram accounts are those that use it as a digital sketchbook. This is the case for @virgin_honey, aka Sabine Timm, who crafts whimsical assemblages that combine painting, drawing, and three-dimensional objects. Nothing—materials wise—seems off limits or too weird for her work,…
1. Crocheted Cacti by Little Prick Shop 2. The Ruby Bear Clutch by Sylvia Soo 3. Only Dog Can Judge Me Patch by Kodiak Milly 4. Ring Holder (Six Finger Hand) by Wool Sculpture 5. Adopt a Cat Enamel Pin by kookoobird (20% of…
Paper engineering fascinates me. I’ve tried it before, and my brain… it just doesn’t design/illustrate in three dimensions. Instead, I’ll just admire the work of others—like illustrator Simon Arizpe! He used paper folding to create THE WILD, a “pop-up object that…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: sometimes, you just wanna look at beautiful flowers. Artist Carrie Schmitt creates vibrant compositions of blooms in a couple of visually-striking styles. Some of her paintings feature thick sculptural strokes, while others utilize…
Yesterday it was en vogue ladies, and today it’s fashionable frocks perfect for the fast-approaching summer. Doops Design has created a series of colorful cacti patterns on tank tops and t‑shirts. Jane Newham is the designer/illustrator behind these delightful pieces, and…
At its core, illustration is visual problem solving. When working with a client, for instance, you have to learn how to adapt your artistic language and style to the brief or article. Likewise, when you’re producing surface patterns for a…
1. Miniature Ceramic Vases by Polly Fern (via Artistic Moods) 2. Stuffed Badger Toy by Woodland Toy 3. Handmade EL-AICH Plantpot Planter Ball Pot by EL-AICH 4. Gardening Skirt by Dinara Mirtalipova 5. Urban Greenery Enamel Pin by Hannah S. Bottino 6. Jungle…
Artist Karolin Reichardt crafts colorful embroideries based on her “personal observations and reactions to the built and natural environment.” These reflections are inspired by maps, plans, and models—something that’s evident in their compositions. They’re intricately detailed with small embellishments of beading and…